DISCOVER

Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life. –Sidney Sheldon

One of the main problems observed in current libraries is the journey into the library. A narrow gate entrance, with the first thing you can see is the front desk with the librarian sitting behind.

The main public interest will be located in the centre of the library allowing people to walk around discover something new. Exposing a various amounts of activities to the public. In the past, our only form of learning are from physical materials such as books, but now in the present, libraries should dedicate to provide a broader range of learning and activities to the public.

DISCOVERY PODS

Examples of the rooms are located in the Discovery space. Leaving huge openings, a permeable room for people to view and discover something that fascinates them. The transparency of the room entices people to join without feeling excluded. A challenge in current libraries, you have to preemptively know the activities. This room will focus to promote more community engagement and interaction between the community and the library activities.

DISCOVER

ATRIUM: FAN

An example of a highly used public facility will be a retail store. The large open spaces with different variety of shops and entertainment for every age group. A library could follow this example using similar methods to appeal to the public.

An overview of different programs available in the library, visible from the entrances. Each facility will be open to the public and some will display products which were made in the program. For example makerspaces can be displaying a 3D printed model. Bolstering the program’s recognition to the public.

ATRIUM: MAZE

Different to the Fan layout, retaining the same idea. A condensed layout and creates a unique discovery experience where the user has to explore through the discovery pods. Unlike the Fan layout, you cannot see all the discovery pods at once, so it gently pushes the public to explore around these pods. Offering this missing exploration which current libraries needs to engage the community.